Enjoy the best of Castel San't Angelo and its museum on this 2.5-hour tour with top-rated, English speaking guide. Meet your guide at the entrance of the fortress and enter into a world of history, secrets, art and discovery as you learn the reason it was built and how it was used over the centuries. As you explore the many rooms and visit the different levels, you'll start to unravel the interesting stories that accompanied it over time. At one time it was owned by the Popes and there was an elevated passageway constructed to connect to St Peter's Basilica, which can be seen today. The third floor was the setting to Puccini's famous opera, Tosca and the second floor hosts marvellous Renaissance frescoes. For sure this will be a memorable tour with just the right amount of history and mystery.
Visit Rome’s Castel Sant'Angelo and discover the building that was constructed to hold the tomb of Emperor Hadrian and his family members. Over the years it passed to the hands of the Popes, which is why there is a secret passageway that connects to St Peter's Basilica. Now it is a museum and home to art, weapons and history.
2 hoursAdmission includedSee on map
Please meet your guide on the corner of Sant'Angelo Bridge close to Castel Sant'Angelo. The guide will be holding a sign with your full name on it.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| At least 1 days before | 100% |
| Between 0 and 1 days before | 0% |
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